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Frew welcomes historic order for Wrightbus
DUP North Antrim MLA Paul Frew welcomes Wrightbus's largest ever order, worth half a billion pounds for over 1,000 buses, saying it secures jobs and shows public transport's future will be driven by bus manufacturing in Ballymena.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wrightbus half billion pound bus order Original release: Frew welcomes historic order for Wrightbus (opens in a new tab)
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£25 vote of confidence for Wrightbus: Paisley
DUP MP Ian Paisley welcomes a major order for Wrightbus in Ballymena to supply 117 zero-emission buses to councils in the North of England, following £25.3million Government investment. He credits lobbying and the workforce and congratulates the company.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wrightbus order for 117 zero-emission buses from North of England Original release: £25 vote of confidence for Wrightbus: Paisley (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland welcomes purchase of NI buses by Greater Manchester Mayor
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes Greater Manchester's order of 55 more electric buses from Ballymena manufacturer Wrightbus, part of a £66 million investment, and calls it a vote of confidence in North Antrim's manufacturing workforce.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Greater Manchester order of 55 electric buses from Wrightbus Original release: Mulholland welcomes purchase of NI buses by Greater Manchester Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley welcomes Wrightbus order in Republic of Ireland
The DUP's North Antrim MP Ian Paisley welcomes a Wrightbus contract with the Republic of Ireland's transport authority, described as one of the biggest bus-building contracts agreed in Ireland, and congratulates the company and its workforce.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Wrightbus contract for 120 electric buses for National Transport Authority Original release: Paisley welcomes Wrightbus order in Republic of Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes plan to produce hydrogen buses at Wrightbus
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus plans to develop a Ballymena facility to power hydrogen buses, projected to power 300 vehicles. He says it will cut transport emissions, create jobs and grow the local business.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Wrightbus Ballymena hydrogen bus power facility plans Original release: McGuigan welcomes plan to produce hydrogen buses at Wrightbus (opens in a new tab)
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Wrightbus at forefront of hydrogen revolution - Paisley
DUP MP Ian Paisley welcomes the Government's Powering Up Britain net zero strategy, saying its £240 million for green hydrogen projects will establish Wrightbus in Ballymena as Northern Ireland's central hydrogen site.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Powering Up Britain net zero strategy announcement Original release: Wrightbus at forefront of hydrogen revolution - Paisley (opens in a new tab)
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Wrightbus contract example of protocol opportunities – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald welcomes Wrightbus winning a contract to provide 60 hydrogen-fuelled buses to German operator RVK, and says it shows the benefits of selling goods into the EU single market. She calls on the British Government to negotiate constructively with the EU to make the most…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Wrightbus contract with German operator RVK for hydrogen buses Original release: Wrightbus contract example of protocol opportunities – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Ballymena buses unveiled in York
The DUP's North Antrim MP Ian Paisley welcomes the unveiling in York of nine new electric buses built by Wrightbus in Ballymena, saying the local workforce's skill is driving practical environmental change.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Wrightbus electric buses unveiled in York Original release: Ballymena buses unveiled in York (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus new order to deliver 18 zero emission buses
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus securing a fresh contract to supply 18 zero-emission vehicles to First Bus in Leicester. He says it follows a recent £25.3 million deal for 117 battery-electric models and will bring investment and jobs to the local area.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wrightbus new zero-emission bus order for First Bus Leicester Original release: McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus new order to deliver 18 zero emission buses (opens in a new tab)
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Wrightbus order highlights benefits of protocol for businesses in north - Archibald - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says Wrightbus's contract to supply 120 fully electric double-decker buses to the south's National Transport Authority shows the benefits of the Northern Ireland Protocol. She calls on the British government to stop undermining the protocol and to negotiate…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Wrightbus contract for 120 electric buses for National Transport Authority Original release: Wrightbus order highlights benefits of protocol for businesses in north - Archibald - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes go ahead for North West 200
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes a fix that lets the North West 200 and other road racing events take place in 2023 after insurance costs had threatened cancellation. She says the decision will boost the North Coast economy and calls for long-term funding so road racing can continue.
Economy and employment Issue: North West 200 receives green light for 2023 Original release: Hunter welcomes go ahead for North West 200 (opens in a new tab)
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Robin Swann pays tribute to Sir William Wright
UUP North Antrim MLA Robin Swann pays tribute to Sir William Wright, whose death he calls a major loss to his family, the business community and unionism. He praises Wright's building of Wrightbus into a global brand and his years as a Ballymena councillor.
Other Original release: Robin Swann pays tribute to Sir William Wright (opens in a new tab)
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DUP staff recognised with Westminster awards
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson congratulates two party staff, Naomi Armstrong-Cotter and Laura Caldwell, on Westminster awards, praising constituency office work and the service they help deliver.
Other Original release: DUP staff recognised with Westminster awards (opens in a new tab)
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North West 200 must be used to drive tourism and economic growth
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong welcomes the return of the North West 200 and says it boosts Northern Ireland's tourism economy. She calls on the Executive and Tourism NI to build on the event's visitor numbers and economic impact, and urges road safety during the bank holiday racing.
Economy and employment Issue: North West 200 return to the North Coast Original release: North West 200 must be used to drive tourism and economic growth (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart hails Almac success
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart welcomes Almac's pre-tax profits of £97 million and says the Craigavon-headquartered firm is a success story for Northern Ireland. She points to workforce growth to around 7,000 people and pledges continued support.
Economy and employment Issue: Almac pre-tax profits of £97 million announcement Original release: Lockhart hails Almac success (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Importance of public transport staff must be recognised
SDLP infrastructure spokesperson Mark H Durkan says Translink and school support staff deserve fair pay and better working conditions as their strike action began on Friday. He blames Stormont Executives and British governments for failing to address staff concerns.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink and school support staff industrial action begins Original release: Durkan: Importance of public transport staff must be recognised (opens in a new tab)
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Mulvenna becomes new Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, vowing to be a Mayor for everyone
Alliance Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, now Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Council, pledges to serve as a Mayor for everyone and to champion openness, transparency and fairness. She says she will meet residents across the Borough and support council staff.
Local government Original release: Mulvenna becomes new Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, vowing to be a Mayor for everyone (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - "keep focused on making this place prosperous"
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes Shadow Secretary of State Hilary Benn to Lagan Valley and urges focus on prosperity, citing fibre broadband rollout, the lowest UK unemployment rate and a rejection of a border poll.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Robinson - "keep focused on making this place prosperous" (opens in a new tab)
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Every effort must be made to find solution for road racing
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne says the cancellation of all motorcycle road racing, short‑circuit events and trials for 2023 is a devastating blow to Northern Ireland’s economy and calls for every effort to find a solution, pledging to work with colleagues and organisers.
Economy and employment Issue: Cancellation of North West 200 motorbike racing Original release: Every effort must be made to find solution for road racing (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes major investment for completion of Staffordstown Road resurfacing
Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney welcomes an additional £365,000 from the Infrastructure Minister to complete resurfacing of Staffordstown Road in Randalstown, work due to start on 17 March with road closures and diversions planned.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Staffordstown Road Randalstown resurfacing completion funding Original release: Kearney welcomes major investment for completion of Staffordstown Road resurfacing (opens in a new tab)
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Stronger Workers’ Rights will drive economic growth – Kearney
South Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says stronger workers' protections will boost economic growth, welcoming the Economy Minister's plan to take Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill proposals to the Executive after consultation. He also backs a Good Work Charter developed with the Labour…
Economy and employment Issue: Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill proposals to Executive Original release: Stronger Workers’ Rights will drive economic growth – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Brett commends progress on £1 Billion Belfast Region City Deal
DUP MLA Phillip Brett, Chair of the Economy Committee, marks almost three years of the £1 Billion Belfast Region City Deal, highlighting the AMIC facility at Global Point, Newtownabbey, the Belfast Rapid Transit Scheme 2, and the Belfast Stories Project at North Foreshore.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Region City Deal three-year progress event at Stormont Original release: Brett commends progress on £1 Billion Belfast Region City Deal (opens in a new tab)
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Growing the Economy will be our priority” Brett
DUP MLA Phillip Brett, Chairman of the Economy Committee, says the party will press for its economic growth plan to be prioritised by the Assembly and Executive ahead of his visit to Londonderry to meet business leaders and investors. He cites the North West's potential and progress on City Deal…
Economy and employment Original release: Growing the Economy will be our priority” Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons marks success of funding boost for town centre businesses…
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons hails the completion of the £350,000 Revitalising our Town Centres scheme, which funded shopfront improvements for more than 77 premises in Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne, plus marketing support for the three towns.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Revitalising our Town Centres shopfront scheme completion Original release: Lyons marks success of funding boost for town centre businesses… (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes a £2.23bn investment package for the electricity network, saying new infrastructure is needed now to connect renewable sources and cut reliance on fossil fuels. He links the Utility Regulator's final price control determination to the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: £2.23bn Northern Ireland electricity network investment package Original release: Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes Irish Government’s renewed commitment to A5
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes a letter from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar pledging continued Irish Government backing for the A5 road upgrade. He says delays caused by objections and political dysfunction are regrettable, and calls for urgent progress and a restored Stormont to deliver the scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar letter backing A5 road upgrade Original release: Eastwood welcomes Irish Government’s renewed commitment to A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Every support must be given to Harland and Wolff - Allen
UUP East Belfast MLA Andy Allen MBE voices deep concern at Harland and Wolff entering administration for the second time in five years. He calls on the Government to act quickly to secure the shipyard's future, citing its role in national defence, and says he will work with colleagues to find a…
Economy and employment Issue: Harland and Wolff entering administration Original release: Every support must be given to Harland and Wolff - Allen (opens in a new tab)
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Brett welcomes continuation of vital business support
DUP MLA Phillip Brett, Chairman of the Economy Committee, welcomes confirmation that Industrial Derating and the Small Business Rates Relief Scheme will continue in the next financial year, citing about 4,400 industrial properties and 29,000 small businesses supported.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Confirmation of Industrial Derating and Small Business Rates Relief continuation Original release: Brett welcomes continuation of vital business support (opens in a new tab)